Cyperus scariosus
| Cyperus scariosus | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Cyperaceae |
| Genus: | Cyperus |
| Species: | C. scariosus |
| Binomial name | |
| Cyperus scariosus |
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Cyperus scariosus, also known in English as cypriol and in Hindi as Nagarmotha, is a plant of the Cyperaceae family, that grows wild in the Madhya Pradesh region of India.
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[edit] Uses
It is highly-prized in India for its roots and is used in aromatherapy, as a perfume and for many other purposes.
[edit] Biological effects
The methanol extract of C. scariosus leaves has shown pain relieving effects and has reduced the elevated blood glucose levels of hyperglycemic mice.[1] Aqueous-methanolic extract of Cyperus scariosus showd hepatoprotective properties in mice.[2] An oil isolated from Cyperus scariosus showed anti-inflammatory activity[3] C. scariosus causes immunosuppression by inhibiting Th1 cytokines in mice.[4]
[edit] Chemical constituents
Steam distillation of the tubers of cypriol yields 0.075-0.080% of an essential oil, the principal content of which is cyperine.
[edit] Etymology
- Latin name: Cyperus scariosus
- English name: Umbrella's Edge
- Sanskrit name: Nagaramustaka, Bhadramusta
- Hindi name: Nagarmotha
[edit] References
- ^ Alam MA. Jahan R. Rahman S. Das AK. Rahmatullah M. "Antinociceptive and anti-hyperglycemic activity of methanol leaf extract of Cyperus scariosus." Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 24(1):53-6, 2011 Jan.
- ^ Gilani AU. Janbaz KH. "Studies on protective effect of Cyperus scariosus extract on acetaminophen and CCl4-induced hepatotoxicity."General Pharmacology. 26(3):627-31, 1995 May.
- ^ Gupta SK. Sharma RC. Aggarwal OP. Arora RB.,"Anti-inflammatory activity of the oil isolated from Cyperus scariosus (R. Br.). Indian Journal of Experimental Biology. 10(1):41-2, 1972 Jan.
- ^ Bhagwat D., Kharya M.D., Bani S., Pandey A., Chauhan P.S., Kour K., Suri K.A., Satti N.K., Dutt P. "Cyperus scariosus chloroform fraction inhibits T cell responses in Balb/C mice" Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research 2009 8:5 (399-408)
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